Structural Integrity Assessment

Structural Integrity Assessment

Author: P. Stanley

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1992-03-10

Total Pages: 443

ISBN-13: 1482286785

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The assessment of structural integrity is a vitally important consideration in many fields of engineering, which has an influence on the full range of professional activities from conception, design and analysis, through operation to residual life evaluation and possible life extension. In devising satisfactory procedures for this purpose there is


A Survey of Aircraft Structural-life Management Programs in the U.S. Navy, the Canadian Forces, and the U.S. Air Force

A Survey of Aircraft Structural-life Management Programs in the U.S. Navy, the Canadian Forces, and the U.S. Air Force

Author: Yool Kim

Publisher: Rand Corporation

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 0833038621

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The average age of aircraft in the U.S. Air Force is 22, making aging an increasing concern. The Air Force program responsible for maintaining the structural safety of its aircraft faces challenges, however, such as budgetary pressures, regulations, and communication issues. The authors sought insights on these issues by comparing similar programs in other services. Their observations suggest the value of clear policies, independent assessments, standard metrics, and open and clear communication.


Guidelines for Asset Integrity Management

Guidelines for Asset Integrity Management

Author: CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety)

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-01-06

Total Pages: 499

ISBN-13: 1119364264

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This book is an update and expansion of topics covered in Guidelines for Mechanical Integrity Systems (2006). The new book is consistent with Risk-Based Process Safety and Life Cycle approaches and includes details on failure modes and mechanisms. Also, example testing an inspection programs is included for various types of equipment and systems. Guidance and examples are provided for selecting and maintaining critical safety systems.


Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Structural Engineering

Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Structural Engineering

Author: Samui, Pijush

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-08-12

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 152250589X

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The development of new and effective analytical and numerical models is essential to understanding the performance of a variety of structures. As computational methods continue to advance, so too do their applications in structural performance modeling and analysis. Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Structural Engineering presents emerging research on computational techniques and applications within the field of structural engineering. This timely publication features practical applications as well as new research insights and is ideally designed for use by engineers, IT professionals, researchers, and graduate-level students.


Damage Tolerance of Metallic Aircraft Structures

Damage Tolerance of Metallic Aircraft Structures

Author: Sérgio M. O. Tavares

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-08-06

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 3319701908

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This book provides a state-of-the-art review of the fail-safe and damage tolerance approaches, allowing weight savings and increasing aircraft reliability and structural integrity. The application of the damage tolerance approach requires extensive know-how of the fatigue and fracture properties, corrosion strength, potential failure modes and non-destructive inspection techniques, particularly minimum detectable defect and inspection intervals. In parallel, engineering practice involving damage tolerance requires numerical techniques for stress analysis of cracked structures. These evolved from basic mode I evaluations using rough finite element approaches, to current 3D modeling based on energetic approaches as the VCCT, or simulation of joining processes. This book provides a concise introduction to this subject.


Safety, Reliability, Human Factors, and Human Error in Nuclear Power Plants

Safety, Reliability, Human Factors, and Human Error in Nuclear Power Plants

Author: B.S. Dhillon

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-12-14

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1351624008

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Each year billions of dollars are being spent in the area of nuclear power generation to design, construct, manufacture, operate, and maintain various types of systems around the globe. Many times these systems fail due to safety, reliability, human factors, and human error related problems. The main objective of this book is to combine nuclear power plant safety, reliability, human factors, and human error into a single volume for those individuals that work closely during the nuclear power plant design phase, as well as other phases, thus eliminating the need to consult many different and diverse sources in obtaining the desired information.